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Chapter 7

Author: MAH
last update publish date: 2026-06-05 18:17:44

(Author’s POV)

The mansion was silent, too silent.

As evening slowly settled outside, the golden rays of the setting sun painted Ruby's room in shades of orange and gold. The beautiful view would have once fascinated her. She would have stood by the window with a book in her hands, admiring the sky while waiting for dinner but now she merely sat in her bed, watching, thinking and existing.

Hours had passed since she returned from the hospital. Not once had Vivian come to visit her again. Not a
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